ABET-Accredited Undergraduate Program

The Biomedical Engineering Department at Columbia University is dedicated to preparing our graduating students for the following:

Professional employment in areas such as the medical device industry, engineering consulting, biomechanics, biomedical imaging, and biotechnology

Graduate studies in biomedical engineering or related fields

Attendance at medical or dental school

As an ABET-accredited engineering program, we must define a set of specific student outcomes that relate to our educational objectives. We strive to ensure that our students successfully attain the following:

An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering

An ability to design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze and interpret data

An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs

An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams

An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

An ability to communicate effectively

The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context

A recognition of the need for an ability to engage in life long learning

A knowledge of contemporary issues

An ability to use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering

An understanding of biology and physiology, and the capability to apply advanced mathematics (including differential equations and statistics), science, and engineering to solve the problems at the interface of engineering and biology.

An ability to make measurements on and interpret data from living systems.

An ability to address the problems associated with the interaction between living and non-living materials and systems.

Graduates of our program go on to graduate studies, medical school, and employment. Students have gone onto sectors including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, diagnostics, governmental oversight organizations (FDA, NIH, OSHA, etc.), and even finance. Through the program, students can meet entrance requirements for graduate training in the various allied health professions. For instance, no more than three additional courses are required to satisfy entrance requirements for most U.S. medical schools, and can be chosen to also fulfill elective requirements for graduation.